College of Education and Human Development

The Penobscot River Educational Partnership (PREP) is an action-centered collaborative focused on enhancing the learning of Pre K-12 students by continually improving teaching and the educational experiences. School partners in the professional development school model provide realistic settings and a corps of committed educators to jointly prepare and contribute significantly to the professional development of teachers.

The Partnership
The rapid pace of change and innovation in education, the challenge of identifying scarce resources for teaching and learning, and the persistent social demands for more effective schools require that educators blur the institutional boundaries that have historically existed. Only through identifying common needs and sharing resources can schools and universities meet the expectations of our society.

Mission
PREP is a collaborative effort of local schools, the University of Maine to develop the capacity of member organizations and individuals to improve teaching and learning by:

Working together as a community of learners

Supporting best practice in education

Promoting engaged learning for all

Standing for equity and diversity

Continually examining practices through systematic inquiry

Being guided by professional standards

Developing and enhancing collaborations with the Maine Department of Education and other statewide organizations

How PREP Works:
Members are as active as they choose to be, deciding and doing what’s best for their school and/or district.

Annual membership fees based on number of teachers employed

University fee based on average of member payments

One member school serves as fiscal agent

School units participate in all activities or only those that best serve their needs